George Schneider
Born: November 8, 1844 at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: July 27, 1896
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant George Schneider, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Petersburg, Virginia, on 30 July 1864. After the color sergeant had been shot down, Sergeant Schneider seized the colors and planted them on the enemy’s works during the charge.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 37 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to George Schneider, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, while serving with Army Engineers in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. Staff Sergeant Schneider’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
